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This Statement of Work (SOW) defines requirements for the Live Training, Ranges, and Combat Training Centers (LTRaC) Multiple Award Contract (MAC) 1, which is a small business set-aside for providing and installing live-fire training systems at military ranges worldwide. The work includes producing Basic Army Target Lifter (BATL) systems using government-provided Technical Data Package (TDP), installing presentation devices (Stationary Infantry Targets, Stationary Armor Targets, Moving Infantry Targets, Moving Armor Targets), communication devices, commercial targets, and ancillary hardware. The contractor must also implement the government's range control software to operate the range.
Key requirements include program management, production following the BATL TDP, range installation work, multiple levels of testing (First Article Testing, Production Qualification Testing, Acceptance Testing), logistics support, new equipment training, and configuration management. The contractor must maintain ISO 9000 certification, provide comprehensive documentation, conduct operator and maintenance training for up to 20 range personnel, and ensure cybersecurity compliance. The related solicitation (W900KK-25-R-0001) requires proposal submission by February 12, 2025 at 4:00 PM EST, with questions due by January 23, 2025. The contract will be administered by the Army Contracting Command - Orlando for PEO STRI.
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Statement of Work (SOW) for the
Live Training, Ranges, and Combat Training Centers (LTRaC) Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ)
Multiple Award Contract (MAC) 1
U.S. Army Program Executive Office
Simulation, Training and Instrumentation (PEO STRI) 12211 Science Drive
Orlando, FL 32826-3276
SOW-2024-004
6 Jan 2025
Version 1.1
REVISION LOG
Date Version Author Section Revision Description
23 SEP 24 1.0 All Initial Release
6 JAN 25 1.1 Changes/Updates to content
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Scope
2. Applicable Documents
2.1. American National Standards
2.2. Availability of American National Standards
2.3. Department of Defense Standards
2.4. Availability of Department of Defense Standards
2.5. Training Circulars and Training Manuals
2.6. Availability of Department of Defense Publications
2.7. Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications
2.8. Availability of Other Government Documents and Publications
2.9. Non-Government Standards and Other Publications
3. Requirements
3.1. Program Management
3.1.1. Program Schedule
3.1.2. Integrated Product Team (IPT)
3.1.3. Start of Work / Post Award Meetings
3.1.4. Pre-installation Site Visits
3.1.5. Site Visit Report
3.1.6. Risk Management
3.1.7. Subcontractor Management
3.1.8. Data Rights
3.1.9. Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS)
3.1.10. Transition Support
3.1.11. Government Furnished Property / Contractor Acquired Property (GFP /
CAP) 10
3.1.12. Counterfeit Risk Management (CRM) Program
3.2. Production
3.2.1. BATL Target Mechanisms
3.2.2. Range Control System (RCS)
3.2.3. Other Equipment
3.2.4. Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
3.2.5. Workmanship
3.2.6. Materials/Commercial Components
3.2.7. Corrosion Resistance
3.2.8. System Safety Requirements
3.3. Range Work
3.3.1. Delivery and Installation
3.3.2. Equipment Removal
3.3.3. Range Data
3.3.4. Lightning Protection
3.3.5. Cleanup
3.4. Testing
3.4.1. First Article Testing (FAT)
3.4.2. Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
3.4.3. Production Qualification Testing (PQT)
3.4.4. Baseline Testing (BT)
3.4.5. Acceptance Testing (AT)
3.4.6. Contractor Testing (CT)
3.4.7. Test Readiness Review
3.5. Logistics
3.5.1. Supportability Analysis and Logistics Product Data (LPD)/Logistics Product Data Summaries (LPDS)
3.5.2. Inventory Support
3.5.3. Spares/Tools and Test Equipment (TTE)
3.5.4. Item Unique Identification (IUID)
3.5.5. Sustainment Partnership
3.5.6. Technical Manuals
3.5.7. Publication In-Process Reviews, Validation & Verification
3.5.8. New Equipment Training
3.5.8.1 Training Plan
3.5.8.2 Training Requirements
3.5.8.3 Training Feedback
3.5.8.4 Training Support Package Updates
3.5.8.5 NET Verification
3.5.9 Drawings
3.5.10 Identification Plates/Contractor Plate
3.5.11 Labels
3.6 Engineering
3.6.1 Configuration Management
3.7 Operations Security (OPSEC) Program
3.7.1 Requirements for OPSEC Training
3.7.2 Antiterrorism Threat (AT) Awareness Level 1 Training
3.7.3 AT Awareness Training for U.S. Based Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas
3.7.4 Access and General Protection Policy Procedures
3.7.5 Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS) Registration for Contractor Employees Who Require Access to Government Information Systems
3.7.6 Cybersecurity / Information Technology (IT) Training
3.7.7 Cybersecurity / IT Certification
3.7.8 Threat Awareness Reporting Program (TARP)
3.7.9 Credentialing
3.7.10 iWATCH Training
3.7.11 Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country
3.7.12 Handling or Access to Classified Information
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
FOR THE
LIVE TRAINING, RANGES, AND COMBAT TRAINING CENTERS (LTRaC)
MULTIPLE AWARD CONTRACT (MAC) 1
1. Scope MAC 1 will consist of the work required to provide and install live-fire training systems to support military ranges worldwide. These systems will utilize the Government provided Basic Army Target Lifter (BATL) Technical Data Package (TDP) and other commercial equipment provided by contractors with minor modifications to support military needs.
All equipment produced and installed under this contract will be used for training conducted both day and night and under all weather conditions. This SOW leverages the requirements of the BATL TDP and provides for possible variations in requirements from range project to range project for this contract. Most range layouts and associated information, for which range systems will be procured under this contract, can be found in Training Circular 25-8 (TC 25-8) Training Ranges.
The ranges at which these live-fire training systems will be installed include portable / deployable ranges, Home Station ranges, the U.S. Army’s Combat Training Centers (CTCs) and other services live-fire ranges. MAC 1 includes presentation devices (i.e., Stationary Infantry Targets [SIT], Stationary Armor Targets [SAT], Moving Infantry Targets [MIT], and Moving Armor Targets [MAT]), communication devices, other commercial targets, and ancillary hardware. Lastly, this effort includes Information Technology (IT) hardware and the Government’s range control software to operate the range.
MAC 1 is a Small-Business Set-Aside and one of three MACs under the LTRaC umbrella. This SOW defines the equipment to be produced and installation requirements to be performed under MAC 1. Additional technical requirements are found in the Performance Specifications (PS) - Appendix K. Individual efforts will define the detailed requirements at the DO level.
2. Applicable Documents Documents noted herein form a part of this SOW to the extent specified. In the event of a conflict between documents referenced herein and the contents of this SOW, the contents of the SOW shall be the governing requirement.
2.1. American National Standards
ANSI/NFPA 70 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC) ANSI/IPC J-STD-001 Requirements for Soldering ANSI Z535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels
2.2. Availability of American National Standards
Copies are available on the WWW at URL: https://ansi.org
2.3. Department of Defense Standards
MIL-STD-130N Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property MIL-STD-810H DOD Test Method Standard – Environmental Engineering Considerations and Laboratory Tests MIL-STD-40051 Preparation of Digital Technical Information for Page-Based Technical Manuals MIL-PRF-32216 Performance Specification Evaluation of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) Manuals and Preparation of Supplemental Data
2.4. Availability of Department of Defense Standards
Copies are available on the WWW at URL: http://quicksearch.dla.mil/qsSearch.aspx
2.5. Training Circulars and Training Manuals
TC 25-8 Training Ranges
2.6. Availability of Department of Defense Publications
Copies are available on the WWW at URL: https://armypubs.army.mil
2.7. Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications
TM 71-6910-721-20&P System Maintenance Manual for Basic Army Target Lifter
(BATL)
PRF-TTS-25-01 Performance Specification for LTRaC MAC 1
2.8. Availability of Other Government Documents and Publications Copies of the documents are available from ACC-Orlando, 12211 Science Dr., Orlando, FL 32826.
2.9. Non-Government Standards and Other Publications
ANSI/TA-STD-0016 Standard for Preparing a DMSMS Management Plan Copies are available on the WWW at URL http://www.apd.army.mil/ NFPA 70 National Electric Code NFPA 780 Standard for the Installation of Lightning Protection Systems GEIA-STD-0007C Logistics Product Data GEIA-HB-0007B Logistics Product Data Handbook TA-HB-0007-1 Logistics Product Data Reports Handbook Copies are available on the WWW at URL https://www.sae.org/standards/ http://www.apd.army.mil/ https://www.sae.org/standards/
3. Requirements The requirements defined herein shall form the basis for all work that shall be performed as part of the Government issued DOs under the LTRaC MAC 1 for the analysis, design, development, procurement, installation, integration, production, manufacturing, assembly, testing, fielding, documentation, sustainment, and disposal of live-fire training systems. The individual DOs shall delineate the specific range projects and further detail the specific requirements where necessary.
3.1. Program Management
The contractor shall provide overall program management and administrative support to ensure the requirements of the base contract and any DOs they are awarded are met.
The contractor shall monitor and track key cost, schedule, performance, supportability metrics, and risks monthly and notify the Government of any issues and concerns that arise. The contractor shall track and maintain resources to ensure overall programmatic performance.
3.1.1. Program Schedule
The contractor shall develop, manage to, update, and maintain an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) / Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). The IMP / IMS shall show planned efforts to achieve each significant accomplishment and event relating to the effort. The schedule shall contain the planned events and milestones, accomplishments, exit criteria, dependencies, and activities from contract award to the completion of the contract. The contractor shall quantify risk in hours, days, or weeks of delay and provide the most likely duration for each IMP / IMS activity and event.
DI-MGMT-80507C: Project Planning Chart
3.1.2. Integrated Product Team (IPT)
The contractor shall establish IPTs with their Government counterparts. The contractor shall host weekly, one-hour, in-person or virtual (i.e., via MS Teams) IPT meetings. IPT meetings may be cancelled or postponed by mutual consent by both the Government and contractor. The contractor shall discuss the following topics:
a. Program status update (i.e. progress made since last meeting)
b. Identification of cost, schedule, logistics and/or performance risks/issues and associated proposed mitigations
c. Supply chain status updates (as required)
d. A review of action items
3.1.3. Start of Work / Post Award Meetings
The contractor shall host a Start of Work / Post Award meeting either virtually or at the contractor’s facility after a DO award. The Start of Work meeting shall be limited to the contractor’s key team members and shall be no more than two days in length. The contractor shall introduce key participants with emphasis on top level management of the program, identify points of contact, discuss the contractor’s understanding of the scope of work, agree on metrics that will be used as management indicators, identify the contractor’s partnering approach, and any contract concerns or issues.
Within 30 days of award of the base MAC 1 contract, the contractor shall provide a computer to the Government that meets the requirements of the Future Army System of Integrated Targets (FASIT) Authority To Operate (ATO). The Government will install the TRACR II software baseline and the TRACR II compliance test tool on the computer and return the computer to the contractor. The Government will provide the contractors initial training on the TRACR II software.
3.1.4. Pre-installation Site Visits
The contractor shall perform a site survey for the ranges that will be receiving new equipment prior to the start of equipment removal by the range operators. During the site survey, the contractor shall conduct the Baseline Test (SOW 3.4.4). As required in a DO for an RF range, the contractor shall ensure that their contracted RF solution will provide complete coverage on the range to allow target mechanisms to operate in accordance with the operational needs on that range. The contractor shall coordinate dates, times, and down range access during the site surveys with the Government.
3.1.5. Site Visit Report
After each site visit the contractor shall inform the Government, in the next IPT meeting, of the Baseline Test and any issues found on the range that cause differences from the contracted solution to the needed solution based on the site survey. The Government will assess the issues and determine if a contract modification is required. The contractor shall not proceed with fielding at the ranges with identified issues until the Government has adjudicated the contractor’s comments and any required contract modifications are completed.
3.1.6. Risk Management
The contractor shall conduct risk management to systematically control the uncertainty in the project’s ability to meet cost, schedule, and performance objectives. The contractor shall cover risk management to product requirement objectives at the IPT meetings. The contractor shall use their internal risk management tools to perform risk management.
3.1.7. Subcontractor Management
The contractor shall ensure the requirements of this contract are applied to all subcontracts. The contractor shall integrate subcontractors into program IPTs.
3.1.8. Data Rights
The Government requires at a minimum GPDR for any technical data uniquely developed as part of a Delivery Order, such that the Government can maintain and support the components within the FASIT Range construct and logistic framework. The contractor shall make a willful attempt to analyze feasible non-proprietary solutions and incorporate them, when applicable for each individual DO. This includes, but is not limited to, software rights, data, source codes, drawings, warranties, and integration efforts. The contractor shall inform the Government if the proposed data rights prohibit the Government from:
a. Using, maintaining, modifying, reproducing, releasing, performing, displaying, or disclosing technical data within the Government without restriction
b. Releasing or disclosing technical data outside the Government and authorizing persons to whom releasing, or disclosure has been made to use, maintain, modify, reproduce, release, perform, display, or disclose that data for United States Government purposes
c. Maintaining, repairing, modifying, and upgrading the system using Government personnel and other Government contractors
d. Competing future requirements, maintenance, repair, modifications, and upgrades
3.1.9. Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) The contractor shall comply with the Army’s CHESS program. A complete list of CHESS contracts and the on-line waiver process can be found at https://chess.army.mil.
3.1.10. Transition Support
The contractor shall synchronize with the PEO STRI LCCS contractor and provide the applicable System Support Package (SSP), transitional training, and transition support to the LCCS contractor.
3.1.11. Government Furnished Property / Contractor Acquired Property (GFP /
CAP)
The contractor shall have a property management plan that addresses a system of internal controls to manage (control, use, preserve, protect, repair, and maintain) Government Furnished Property and Contractor Acquired Property in its possession.
The contractor shall maintain the equipment in the same functional and physical state as received except for normal wear and tear. The contractor shall initiate and maintain processes, systems, procedures, records, and methodologies necessary for effective and efficient control of Government property. The contractor shall disclose any significant changes to its property management system to the Property Administrator prior to implementation of the changes. The contractor shall establish and implement property management plans, systems, and procedures at the contract, program, site, or entity level to enable the oversight of GFP / CAP acquisition, receipt, documentation, physical inventory, any subcontractor associated control, utilization, associated maintenance, and property close out. The contractor shall submit annual inventory reports to the Government.
The contractor may employ customary commercial practices, Voluntary Consensus Standards (VCS), or Industry-Leading Practices (ILPs) and standards that provide https://chess.army.mil/ effective and efficient Government property management that is necessary and appropriate for the performance of this contract (except where inconsistent with law or regulation). The contractor shall establish and maintain procedures necessary to assess its property management system effectiveness and shall perform periodic internal reviews, surveillances, self-assessments, or audits. Significant findings or results of such reviews and audits pertaining to Government property shall be made available to the Property Administrator (Property Management System Analysis).
The Government shall have access to the contractor’s premises and all Government property, at reasonable times, for the purposes of reviewing, inspecting, and evaluating the contractor’s property management plan(s), systems, procedures, records, and supporting documentation that pertain to Government property.
3.1.12. Counterfeit Risk Management (CRM) Program
The contractor shall implement a CRM program to address counterfeit parts and materiel management of the supply chain. The contractor shall use new and authentic materials, commodities, items, assemblies, subassemblies, and components. The contractor shall purchase materials directly from original equipment / component manufacturers, manufacturer authorized / franchised distributors, or authorized aftermarket manufacturers. The contractor shall request and obtain access to the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) (https://www.gidep.org) for both counterfeit prevention and counterfeit notification.
The contractor shall report all counterfeit or suspected counterfeit parts to the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) within 5 days and GIDEP no later than 60 days of making that determination. In reporting this to the PCO, the contractor shall also address the impact of this determination on current contract requirements.
3.2. Production
3.2.1. BATL Target Mechanisms
The contractor shall procure all materials required to produce, fabricate, and assemble the required BATL SITs, SATs, MITs, and MATs and ancillary equipment as defined in the Government BATL TDPs and drawing packages, provided as Government Furnished Information (GFI). When producing BATL systems, the contractor shall not deviate from the BATL TDP and drawing packages without explicit Government (PCO) approval. The contractor shall coordinate with the Government if any variations are required during the performance and/or production under an individual DO. The contractor shall produce or procure affiliated items and devices defined in the PRF-TTS- 25-01 - Appendix K and the “Other Equipment” paragraph of this SOW.
3.2.1.1. BATL TDP Deviations
Certain instances may arise where deviations to the TDP are required, such as, but not limited to, local environmental requirements, cable lengths, cable connectors, MIT/MAT track lengths and heights, and/or MAT storage garages. These will be defined in the individual DO. Any deviations in testing and verification methods will also be defined in https://www.gidep.org/ the DO. The contactor shall complete the required changes, testing, and verification as specified in the DO. If specified in the DO, the contractor shall provide the Government with drawings detailing the required changes for incorporation into the BATL TDP Baseline.
3.2.2. Range Control System (RCS)
The contractor shall test all installed equipment with Government provided Range Control Computer (RCCs) and/or Handheld Computers (HHCs). The contractor shall ensure communication between the Government provided RCC and each of the contractor provided BATL TMs via the communication methods defined in the DO. The contractor shall integrate their network equipment with the existing range infrastructure.
The contractor shall ensure that the FASIT ATO baseline is maintained.
3.2.3. Other Equipment
As required by the DO, the contractor shall procure / produce, deliver, install, and integrate ancillary range devices, and range control systems to include but not limited to:
a. Batteries and battery chargers
b. Radios
c. Modems
d. Ethernet switches
e. Computer tablets and accessories
f. Solar panels
g. Generators
h. Protection Devices
1. Infantry Lifter Shields (ILS)
2. Armor Lifter Shields (ALS)
i. Simple Devices
1. Iron Maiden Silhouette (IMS)
2. Iron Maiden Kill Zone Target (IMKZT)
3. Known Distance (KD) lifter
While these devices are not included within the BATL TDP, they are defined within the Army’s Training Circular (TC) 25-8, the PRF-TTS-25-01 Performance Specification and shall be the contractor’s design to fulfill the individual DO requirements.
3.2.3.1. Thermal Devices
The contractor shall provide thermal devices as delineated in the DO and PRF-TTS-25- 01 Performance Specification- Appendix K.
3.2.3.2. Silhouettes
The contractor shall provide infantry silhouettes, as defined in the PRF-TTS-25-01 Performance Specification- Appendix K, with each SIT and MIT. The contractor shall coordinate with range personnel to have them install the SAT and MAT silhouettes prior to contractor testing.
3.2.4. Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC)
The contractor shall be International Organization of Standards (ISO) 9000 certified in Quality Management and shall be responsible for QA and QC for all equipment procured via this contract. The contractor shall maintain this certification for the duration of the contract. Failure to maintain this certification will be grounds for removal as a vendor until the certification is reestablished.
The contractor shall establish a QA/QC plan and processes for vendor supplies to include counterfeit identification and reporting, production oversight, and production qualification testing. The contractor shall notify the Government as soon as they become aware of non-conformance.
The contractor shall support in-plant Government QA monitoring, auditing, and testing throughout the execution of the individual DOs. The contractor shall support all Government monitoring, inspections, and tests at the contractor’s production facilities and ISO processes. The contractor shall invite the Government to witness the ISO 9000 audits associated with recertification.
3.2.5. Workmanship
The contractor shall ensure all surfaces, including threads, are free of burrs and sharp edges, and compliance to the BATL TDP assembly instructions. The contractor shall ensure that the installation of the equipment does not degrade its environmental and operational integrity. The contractor shall perform all soldering work in accordance with
ANSI/IPC J-STD-001.
3.2.6. Materials/Commercial Components
The contractor shall use new materials that are uniform quality and condition, and free from seams, cracks, and other defects that may adversely affect the part strength, endurance, wear, and corrosion resistance.
3.2.7. Corrosion Resistance
The contractor shall ensure all equipment (BATL or other ancillary equipment) use or are treated with corrosion resistant material. The contractor shall ensure that dissimilar metals, that are touching, do not cause galvanic corrosion for installed equipment.
3.2.8. System Safety Requirements
The contractor shall provide contractor designed warning labels for all contractor items not specified by the BATL TDP in accordance with ANSI Z535.3/Z535.4.
3.3. Range Work
The contractor shall ensure that the final range products are fully integrated, operational, and capable of supporting live-fire training events. The contractor shall ensure integration between the TRACR RCS and the BATL target devices via the existing range infrastructure. The contractor shall supply hardware, and any other equipment required to make an operational range. If during install a contractor discovers an anomaly from the requirements for a DO, the contractor shall notify the Government within two business days of the anomaly identification.
3.3.1. Delivery and Installation
The contractor shall conduct delivery, installation, and contractor testing of all required equipment. The contractor shall comply with all the Installation’s rules and guidelines for range and downrange access; to include any training requirements at the installation to be authorized range access. The contractor shall notify the Government immediately if range access restrictions occur.
The contractor shall coordinate with the Government on the location or staging area for the new hardware. The contractor shall be present during new equipment delivery and removal from the staging area.
The contractor shall provide their own tools, test equipment, vehicles, and equipment and be responsible for unloading all delivered systems, installation of all systems, and all range cleanup prior to contract completion.
3.3.2. Equipment Removal
The contractor shall remove equipment from the range, assist the Government in conducting an inventory of the removed equipment, package the equipment, and place the equipment in the staging area as specified in the DO.
The contractor shall coordinate with the Government on the location or staging area for the removed hardware.
3.3.3. Range Data
The contractor shall utilize the provided range data, drawings, and/or narratives within the individual DOs to determine the additional equipment required to ensure integration of the BATL targets and TRACR Control System.
3.3.3.1. Power
The contractor shall interface with the provided power on the range for alternating current (AC) powered ranges. The contractor shall provide all power generation and batteries needed to support the operational use case for direct current (DC) powered ranges as specified in the DO.
3.3.3.2. Solar Power
The contractor shall provide solar panels, batteries, and battery chargers to power new equipment. The contractor shall utilize the Government provided solar insolation value to determine the appropriate wattage and number of solar panels and batteries required to meet the requirements in the PRF-TTS-25-01 Performance Specification - Appendix K.
3.3.3.3. National Electrical Code
The contractor shall comply with the requirements of the National Electrical Code (ANSI/NFPA 70 2023) for all electrical circuitry and installation. The contractor shall install applicable danger, caution, and warning signs IAW ANSI Z535.3-2011 and ANSI Z535.4-98 to warn of specific hazards.
3.3.4. Lightning Protection
The contractor shall ensure lightning protection (overhead, near strikes, and strikes) for the range is in IAW NFPA 780, 2023 Edition, (Except Chapters 9-11). The contractor shall provide transient and surge protection devices for all power lines. The contractor shall shield and provide appropriate transient and surge protection for new data / communication cables. The contractor shall ensure lightning protection system for the power lines include an indicator status light, are modular, and support ease of maintenance and replacement.
3.3.4.1. Surge Suppression
The contractor shall provide and install solid state surge protectors in the data enclosure of each emplacement. The contractor shall assess and interface with any pre-existing surge protectors on the range that are less than 5 years old. The contractor shall provide surge protection for the equipment installed in the tower. Surge protection for tower systems shall be developed IAW NFPA 780, 2023 Edition, Sections 4.20 to 4.20.9.2.
3.3.4.2. Grounding
The contractor shall connect all installed hardware to the ground rod in each emplacement. The contractor shall replace any broken or missing ground cables with a 6 AWG copper conductor and mechanically bond the new conductor to the existing ground rod as specified in the DO. If during install a contractor discovers an anomaly from the requirements for a DO, the contractor shall notify the Government within two business days of the anomaly identification.
3.3.5. Cleanup
The contractor will be responsible for range cleanup. This shall include, but not be limited to:
a. Removal of all debris generated by equipment installation.
b. Removal of excess hardware brought to the range by the contractor.
c. Repair all surface ground areas damaged during installation, to include re-seeding.
3.4. Testing
The contractor shall implement a testing program that includes a First Article Test (FAT), Physical Configuration Audit (PCA), Production Qualification Test (PQT), Baseline Test (BT), and Acceptance Test (AT) at the range:
a. FAT is only applicable to validate/revalidate the initial production facilities and when a break in or movement of the production line occurs.
b. PCA is applicable to the FAT event, as well as in-plant inspection points during PQT. PCA is aimed at ensuring compliance to the BATL TDP.
c. PQT is applicable to all production lots and shall be completed in-plant. PQT is aimed at validating workmanship of the production units and adherence to the BATL interfaces. PQT is sampling based.
d. BT is applicable to every range receiving new systems; except for Military Construction (MILCON) ranges. BT is conducted prior to any equipment removal, and again prior to the AT.
e. AT is applicable to all range systems and aimed at ensuring that the entirety of the range construct is fully operational and can support normal training operations.
The contractor shall coordinate with and ensure that the Government is present at all FAT, PCA, PQT, BT and AT events. The Government reserves the right to perform any workmanship inspection or performance verification at the AT events, regardless of the FAT or PQT results.
3.4.1. First Article Testing (FAT)
The contractor shall conduct FAT that consists of testing, demonstrations, inspections, and Physical Configuration Audit (PCA) prior to the first delivery of the establishment or re-establishment of a production line to gain approval of the results from the government. Each target type shall undergo FAT prior to the full rate production of that target type. Once FAT is completed and approved for a target type, the contractor will not have to reconduct FAT on that target type unless the production line is moved or re-established. The contractor will not be required to produce First Article units until required by an individual delivery order.
The FAT units shall be produced from the production line utilizing the contractor’s established production line instructions and QA check points, and not individually fabricated samples. The contractor shall produce five SITs, two SATs, one MIT, and one MAT in support of the FAT requirements. FAT of the MIT and MAT shall be conducted on a track that will support all testing requirements per the Government Test Checklist – Appendix G.
The contractor shall perform subsequent FAT if significant changes are made to the target device product baseline (the requirement for which will be documented in the NOR) or upon contractor changes to the production line. The FAT will be conducted in accordance with the Government Test Checklist - Appendix G.
FAT shall include:
a. Environmental and functional testing
b. Environmental includes immersion, low temperature, and vibration testing
c. Functional testing shall include actuations of the target as defined in paragraph
3.4.5.1.1 and movement of the trolleys
d. Full PCA of each target type
The contractor shall support the Government conducting FAT at their facility except for the environmental testing. Environmental testing will be conducted at facilities to be provided by the Government. The contractor shall ship two (2) SITs, (1) SAT, and ancillary equipment to/from the location designated by the Government and coordinate with the Government on the execution of these tests.
The contractor shall complete a FAT for the first production of each target type. The contractor shall pass all FAT events prior to the resumption of full-rate production. The contractor shall support all FAT events.
3.4.2. Physical Configuration Audit (PCA)
The contractor shall support the Government in conducting a full PCA during the FAT events. The PCA shall inspect the system hardware and technical documentation for completeness and accuracy. The PCA shall verify that the physical configuration of the system(s) and components correspond to the build-to BATL product baseline documentation, and shall include inspection of inventory/equipment lists, documentation, spares, and manuals. The Government reserves the right to conduct full or partial PCAs at the PQT events, or at the inspection points of the production line.
3.4.3. Production Qualification Testing (PQT)
The contractor shall conduct PQTs that consist of testing and inspection on each full-rate production lot. PQTs will be performed at least monthly during production runs. The contractor shall include all target types during the PQT. The contractor shall support the inspection and validation that the as produced units comply to the BATL TDP. The contractor shall verify that all connectors and interfaces comply to the BATL TDP. The contractor shall ensure that all target devices comply to the workmanship requirements of the BATL TDP. The contractor shall utilize the Government provided automated test tool for the interface compliance verification. The contractor shall test all PQT samples to the conditions of the cycle testing in 3.4.5.1.1.
The contractor shall conduct immersion testing on each SIT and SAT undergoing PQT.
The contractor shall provide the tank to complete the immersion test. The contractor shall ensure that the unit under test is completely submerged by 6 inches and shall ensure that the unit under test is 10 degrees C higher in temperature than the water in the tank. The contractor shall keep the SIT / SAT immersed for 1 hour, then remove the unit from the tank, open the unit, and assist the Government inspecting the unit for water intrusion.
The contractor shall conduct the PQT based on Government randomly selected units from the production lot. The contractor shall conduct the PQT on a sample lot size of 5% or a minimum of one unit for each target type in the lot.
The definition of ‘lot’ or ‘production lot’ in this document is meant to define either the quantities defined within a single award/contract or in the case that a contractor receives multiple awards, the number of targets produced within one calendar month.
3.4.4. Baseline Testing (BT)
Except on newly constructed ranges, prior to any equipment installation or removal activities, the contractor shall perform a system BT to establish the range operational state, target devices, infrastructure, and ancillary devices. The contractor shall identify any non-operational system component that is not included within the range upgrade for replacement.
The contractor shall notify the Government in writing of any degraded or non-operational system component not scheduled for replacement within one day after conduct of the BT. The contractor shall repeat the BT after the contractor testing, prior to the acceptance testing event, to ensure that the benchmark results are equal to or better than the pre-installation results.
The contractor shall use the Government provided Baseline Test procedures to run the entirety of the BT to validate the functionality of a range prior to the commencement of any work. The contractor shall document the status of the following systems:
a. Information Technology (IT) equipment and network
b. Thermal long range field cameras
c. Battlefield Effects Systems / ancillary range devices
DI-NDTI-80809B: Test inspection Report.
3.4.5. Acceptance Testing (AT)
The contractor shall support the Government in conducting a system verification test event at the fielded range location. The contractor shall support the AT event to validate that the complete system works properly and can support live fire training missions at the range. The contractor shall support the Government’s verification that all systems operate properly, in accordance with the Government Test Checklist – Appendix G, and that the BATL systems operate both individually and within scenario operations. The Government reserves the right to require additional testing to gather the required data to ensure proper operation.
3.4.5.1. Cycle Testing
The contractor shall support the Government’s performance of cycle testing to demonstrate compliance with the requirements. Once cycle consists of expose and conceal for stationary targets, and expose, trolley movement up and down the track, and conceal for moving targets.
3.4.5.1.1 FAT Cycles
The contractor shall perform a minimum of 50 continuous cycles for each TM undergoing FAT with a hit sensitivity set to a level designated by the testing team. The contractor shall save and print out a copy of all cycle test results and provide them to the Government test team. The contractor shall perform corrective actions for any reported false ‘hits’ and/or deficiencies resulting from the cycle test. Cycle testing shall be considered failed if corrective actions do not result in completion of the required testing criteria of 50 continuous cycles by the last day of FAT.
3.4.5.1.2 AT Cycles
The contractor shall perform a minimum of 1 hour worth of continuous cycles per Table 1 of PRF-TTS-25-01 Performance Specification – Appendix K for each installed and spare TM, and with a hit sensitivity set to a level designated by the testing team. The contractor is allowed to complete cycles faster than the 1-hour period. Cycles shall be set to run at a constant rate over the duration of the cycle time. Manually actuating individual or groups of TMs to accomplish cycles is not allowed unless approved by the testing team prior to AT. The contractor shall save and print out a copy of all cycle test results and provide them to the Government test team. The contractor shall perform corrective actions for any reported false ‘hits’ and/or deficiencies resulting from the cycle test. Cycle testing shall be considered failed if corrective actions do not result in completion of the required testing criteria of 1 hour worth of continuous cycles by the last day of AT.
3.4.5.2. Scenario Testing
All DOs will consist of Government provided scenarios. The contractor shall execute the Government provided scenarios at a minimum of two times each as part of the AT event. The Government reserves the right to require a scenario to be ran more than two times to gather the required data to ensure proper operation. The contractor shall perform corrective actions for any reported false ‘hits’ and/or deficiencies resulting from the scenario test. Scenario testing shall be considered failed if corrective actions do not result in completion of the required testing by the last day of AT.
3.4.5.3. Test Incident Reports (TIR)
The contractor shall document all technical incidents during the conduct of FAT and AT testing events. The contractor shall support and participate in the daily review of the TIRs regardless of the test event and provide their opinion as to the classification and chargeability, and potential cause and corrective action required to address the TIR.
3.4.5.4. Range Acceptance/Rejection
A range/DO will not be considered accepted until 100% of all DO requirements, required testing, and TIRs have been completed/closed. If failures/issues occur during acceptance testing that require the Government to stay extra days or perform return trips, the contractor shall be held liable for all personnel, administrative, and travel costs associated with the follow-on Acceptance Testing.
3.4.6. Contractor Testing (CT)
The contractor shall perform their own inspections and tests to ensure that all contract requirements have been met prior to the Government conducting audits or tests. The contractor shall conduct a Test Readiness Review with the Government after the Contractor’s Testing to affirm that all deficiencies found during the contractor’s inspection and testing have been corrected, and that the contractor is ready for Acceptance Testing.
3.4.7. Test Readiness Review
The contractor shall conduct a TRR at least 7 calendar days prior to AT. The contractor shall address following:
a. Attest that the contractor has successfully completed all CT events.
b. Results of the CT to include any incidents and corrective actions noted.
c. Attest that all critical and major Test Incident Reports (TIRs) found during PQT and PCA have been resolved and closed with Government concurrence.
d. Attest that all minor TIRs found during PQT and PCA have been documented and a resolution for closure has been identified.
e. Identify personnel and required resources to support AT.
f. Provide test results to the following test cases:
1. Baseline Test.
2. Manual startup and shutdown of all fielded systems.
3. HHC testing, if applicable.
4. Functionality testing to include target manipulation and fault clearing.
The contractor shall address and meet the following Exit Criteria:
a. Obtain Government concurrence on test results, schedule, and resources.
b. Obtain Government approval to proceed.
3.5. Logistics
The contractor shall provide programmatic logistics support for BATL systems, subsystems, and items acquired under this contract.
3.5.1. Supportability Analysis and Logistics Product Data (LPD)/Logistics Product Data Summaries (LPDS)
The contractor shall conduct repair analyses, develop preventative maintenance, develop repair procedures, conduct facilities analysis, and refine spares and support equipment requirements for any non-BATL systems. The Government will provide a checklist of the below logistics data that is required for each component being fielded to each range. The contractor shall develop or update and deliver the following logistics data and analyses IAW SAE-GEIA-STD-0007, SAE-GEIA-HB-0007, SAE-TA-HB-0007- 1 that includes but is not limited to:
a. Provisioning Parts List
b. Bill of Materials
c. Materiel Component List
d. Mass Create Process List
e. Inventory Shortage Catalog
f. Tools and Test Equipment
g. Warranty Information (generated outside of the LPD Database)
The LPD database shall incorporate all iterations into one single database. Deliveries of summaries and an updated database shall be provided for each site. The Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) Logistics Control Number (LCN) structure shall be developed such that individual sites and variations can be analyzed separately. The LCN structure shall allow for additional sites and variations to be expanded using the same database.
Each site LCN structure shall be based off and resemble the technical drawing tree specific to the site.
DI-SESS-81758A: Logistics Product Data (See Annex to Exhibit A) Tailored Logistics Product Data Attribute Selection Sheet
3.5.2. Inventory Support
The contractor shall conduct a system inventory of equipment, spares, tools, and test equipment prior to shipment. The contractor shall create an indentured Materiel Component List (MCL) for property that matches the indentured parts list in the LPD Summaries.
The contractor shall provide onsite support to assist the Government conducting the final inventory of all components being fielded. Any discrepancies found in the equipment documentation, during the inventory, will be red lined by the Government and the contractor shall update as part of the final deliverable.
3.5.3. Spares/Tools and Test Equipment (TTE)
The contractor shall update the existing proposed spare parts lists if changes are made to the configuration baseline. Items such as lead time, failure criticality, and failure rate shall be considered as part of the rational for spares. The contractor shall procure initial spares on the same purchase order as the system hardware. After on-site delivery, the
Government reserves the right to test all or a portion of the initial spares. The contractor shall replace all failed or utilized spares prior to Government Acceptance.
DI-PSSS-80134B: Proposed Spare Parts List
3.5.4. Item Unique Identification (IUID)
The contractor shall:
a. Provide IUID marking as required by MIL-STD-130N and as coordinated with the Government. This shall include embedded subassemblies, components, parts, and identify the IUID to be used for each item. The contractor shall provide IUID, or a DOD recognized unique identification equivalent, for all identified items delivered.
b. Enter all IUID data into the DOD IUID database at:
(http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/overview-iuid-registry). The IUID marking design for each item shall be both machine readable and human readable IAW MIL-STD 130N. All IUID markings shall be constructed of material IAW MIL-STD 130N. All markings shall be easily accessible for viewing/inventory once installed.
(NOTE: For more guidance, https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/index.html and Defense Acquisition Guidebook, Chapter 4, systems engineering UID considerations.)
DI-MGMT-81858: Unique Identification (IUID) Marking and Verification Report
3.5.5. Sustainment Partnership
The Government’s intent is to award a separate contract, outside of this Multiple Award Contract, to a single contractor who will have management and execution responsibilities for specific sustainment tasks across all DOs. The contractor shall participate in the partnership with other contractors by providing to the Government any information that could provide changes to the BATL systems as it pertains to the specific sustainment tasks. These tasks include but are not limited to:
a. Supply Support
b. Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and
Obsolescence (ANSI/TA-STD-0016 Standard for Preparing a DMSMS Management Plan)
c. Maintenance
d. Technical Manuals
e. Training Package
3.5.6. Technical Manuals
The contractor shall access the Live Training Transformation (LT2) Portal (lt2portal.mil) for the target device TM 71-6910-721-20&P, System Maintenance Manual for BATL systems. The manual is the source documentation for NET and detailed maintenance http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/overview-iuid-registry http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/overview-iuid-registry http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/overview-iuid-registry http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/uid/index.html training. The contractor shall deliver electronic copies of the manual and any other relevant manuals, Commercial off the Shelf Manuals or publications IAW MIL-PRF- 32216.
The contractor shall recommend updates to the BATL TM as required due to changes in the operations and/or maintenance of the equipment by providing the applicable change pages IAW MIL-STD-40051. The Government will manage the BATL TM and any changes will result from approved updates by the Government’s Configuration Control Board (CCB).
The contractor shall deliver COTS manuals for all commercial equipment delivered with the training system or modification. The contractor shall obtain and provide all COTS documentation in electronic media or scanned into indexed electronic media (i.e., portable document format) for delivery to the Government and be sufficient to support the operation and maintenance of all COTS components per MIL-PRF-32216.
The contractor shall provide all manuals to the installation prior to Government acceptance.
DI-TMSS-80527D: Commercial Off the Shelf Manuals and Associate Lists DI-ADMN-80925: Revisions to Existing Government Documents
3.5.7. Publication In-Process Reviews, Validation & Verification In-process reviews (IPRs), Validation, and Verification are required when ECP changes are made to the configuration baseline and result in changes to the system design, operations, or maintenance. The Government will invite all MAC 1 awardees to these meetings. The contractor may participate in TM IPRs as they desire and without Government funding to provide their input and for situational awareness.
3.5.8. New Equipment Training
As required by the DO, the contractor shall conduct New Equipment Training (NET) for all systems provided to each installation. The contractor shall conduct this NET at the first range fielded to each installation. If additional systems are provided at a subsequent range on the same installation, then the contractor shall provide NET on those systems only.
For the BATL devices, the contractor shall utilize the NET package provided by the Government on the LT2 Portal.
3.5.8.1 Training Plan
A training plan and associated documentation will be provided to the contractor by the Government. The contractor shall complete all requirements for the provided training plan.
3.5.8.2 Training Requirements
The contractor shall conduct and tailor a training course to the target devices provided.
Each course shall include all applicable manual(s), materials, and training as described in the subparagraphs of this section. The contractor shall incorporate manuals into the training. The contractor shall provide training consistent with the material contained in the manuals. The contractor shall use the manuals to teach students where and how to find information and instruction on the various range components. The contractor shall provide a set of electronic manuals for each member of the training class.
3.5.8.2.1 Operator Training
The contractor shall provide operator training for up to ten range personnel. This training shall include classroom instruction, and a functional walk-through of the site and all the equipment. The duration shall be sufficient to allow the students to effectively operate all aspects of the range being provided. The students shall be trained on the following:
a. Turning on and starting up the range each day
b. How to operate each device locally
c. Controller and downrange device checks to be performed prior to each Soldier training exercise
d. How to shut down the range each day
3.5.8.2.2 Deployable Range Package Training
The contractor shall train range personnel to set up, operate, and maintain the equipment. Range personnel will be responsible for tearing down the equipment and subsequent set-up and operation.
3.5.8.2.3 Maintenance Training
The contractor shall provide maintenance training for up to twenty range personnel. The duration shall be sufficient to allow the students to effectively maintain all aspects of the range being provided. The contractor shall train range personnel on the maintenance work packages as defined in the operations and maintenance manual. The following is a list of the minimum maintenance aspects to be addressed for each device during training:
a. Safety overview
b. Theory of operation
c. Identification of tools and specials tools required
d. How to remove
e. How to install
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